CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF UTERINE TORSION FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE POST-PARTUM UTERINE PROLAPSE IN MURRAH BUFFALO

Abstract

A pluriparous full term pregnant Murrah buffalo at its 5th parity was presented with history of restlessness, anorexia and excessive straining without progression of parturition from last 12-36 hours. The case was diagnosed by rectal palpation as dystocia due to post-cervical uterine torsion. A live male fetus was successfully relieved after detorsion of the uterus by modified Schaffer's method. After detorsion severe uterine prolapsed was found. The animal was treated as per the procedure, and the lacerated area was closed with continuous Lambert and horizontal mattress in uterus using chromic catgut (No.3). Then the mass was reduced and replaced into its normal position. To prevent the recurrence, horizontal mattress sutures with sterile cotton thread were applied in vulva of the animal. The buffalo was treated with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs as per recommended dose. But the animal died uneventfully due to severe blood loss from prolapse. The present clinical case study report that the clinical management of uterine torsion followed by complete post-partum uterine prolapse in a Murrah buffalo.